Location
Description
Sighted while driving on the road. (Since three bears were sighted on 10/8, presumed the same individuals.) They headed into the roadside woods. Body lengths: adult about 1 m, two cubs each under 1 m.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 04:00 PM
Address
Yurihonjō, Akita
Coordinates
39.183712, 140.189645
Sources
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